| WASHINGTON APRICOT GRADES | CHARACTERISTICS |
| (1) Washington No. 1 | Washington No. 1 grade apricots consist of apricots of one variety that are: |
| •Mature but not soft | |
| •Not overripe or shriveled | |
| •Well formed | |
| •Visibly clean | |
| •Free from decay and worm holes | |
| •Free from damage caused by dirt, limb rubs, growth cracks, bruises, scale, hail, disease, insects or mechanical or other means. (See tolerances WAC 16-407-060.) | |
| (2) Washington No. 2 | Washington No. 2 grade apricots consist of apricots of one variety that are: |
| •Mature but not soft | |
| •Not overripe or shriveled | |
| •Fairly clean | |
| •Free from decay and worm holes | |
| •Free from serious damage caused by growth cracks, bruises, hail, insect pests, mechanical or other means. (See tolerances WAC 16-407-060.) | |
| (3) Washington combination | •Washington combination grade consists of a combination of Washington No. 1 and Washington No. 2 grade apricots. |
| •Washington combination grade apricots may be packed. | |
| •When packed, at least fifty percent of the apricots in any container must meet the requirements of Washington No. 1 grade. (See tolerances WAC 16-407-060.) | |
| (4) Culls | •Culls consist of apricots that are immature or seriously damaged by growth cracks, hail, insect pests, mechanical or other means. (See marking and packing requirements WAC 16-406-030.) |
| •Cull apricots for fresh market must be clearly marked with the word CULLS, in large letters at least two inches high, on closed type of containers. |